Installation Guide

1_ Porcelain Paver
2_ SETTING BED patio paver
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3_ Edge Restraint
4_ Landscaping Fabric
5_ SUB BASE paver base
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7_ Soil
Excavation
 When digging make sure to dig a depth that will include the entire base. The depth of the
base will be determined by preexisting soil and climate conditions in your area.
o Most normal soils will require a total depth of 6”
Soil Compaction
 Compact the soil ensuring a minimum of 2% slope away from buildings and foundations.
This will increase the load bearing strength of the soil, and minimize movement due to
freezing or thawing and other seasonal changes.
Sub-Base and Landscaping Fabric
 Prepare a sub-base 4” of paver base to allow for drainage and stability. Compact the sub
base and level off, ensuring a 2% slope away from any buildings or foundations. Gently mist
the compacted sub base to further compact this layer.
 Cover the top of the prepared sub-base with landscaping fabric. Be sure to follow the
specific instructions of the landscape fabric producer. Landscaping fabric will increase the
stability and the longevity of the installation.
Preparation of Setting Bed
 Lay 1” thick pipe (screed rails) parallel every couple of feet. Fill with 1” of patio paver sand
(ASTM C33. Pass a flat board over the screed rails to level out sand base, ensuring a slope of
at least 2% away from any buildings or foundations. Remove screed rails and fill gaps with
patio paver sand, and level. Gently mist application before applying pavers, this will help
compact the sand setting bed.
Installation of Slabs
 Select size and color of the pavers and install them on the prepared surface. Complete the
laying scheme according to the project specifications or to your preferences.
 To achieve a more natural look randomly select pavers from different boxes. This will
maximize the effect of shade variation on the installed surface.